As the saying goes, a guy's gotta eat. Just because it's a necessary function for life doesn't mean it can't be done in style. Here's a roundup of modern and stylish dining tables that we'd happily eat at...and we'll even bring the wine if you're cooking.
With a variety of price points, shapes and sizes, these tables should make any meal taste better.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
• Nick Dining Table from Blu Dot, $1,299.
• Strut 36" Glass Top Table from Crate and Barrel, $499.
• Modern Farm Dining Table from West Elm, $599.
• Eastvold Classic Dining Table from Design Public, $1,890.
• Pocket Dining Table with self storing leaf from CB2, $449.
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Some of these are really stunning. A great table is fundamental. That said, methinks that something like the West Elm Farm Table could be made by a woodworking student for much less...
And for no other reason than sharing on a Friday is swell, my dining table: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkingincircles/sets/72157611559433388/
"That said, methinks that something like the West Elm Farm Table could be made by a woodworking student for much less..."
Indeed - It would be solid wood to boot...
...not imported Asian veneer over lord-only-knows-what.
@Julian - I went through some of the pictures of your woodworking, and you're amazingly talented. It's one thing to replicate something from West Elm, or even Room & Board, but quite another to come up with your own designs & build them from scratch.
@Julian...your table is fabulous! love the table legs, too.